Kolkata is an ideal destination for the art geeks.

In India, Kolkata is inarguably the ultimate center of art and culture. The city is filled with some serious art scenarios which draw the attention of art connoisseurs from all around the world. There are numerous world-renowned galleries which host a wide range of art exhibitions throughout the year. The best thing is that, these galleries showcase the works of both local as well as international artists. Also, they organize various kinds of workshops to inspire all the budding talents living out there. So, let's have a look at some of the most magnificent art galleries located in the City of Joy.

Academy of Fine Arts: Established in 1933, Academy of Fine Arts is one of the oldest and most important societies of fine arts in India. The gallery is packed with a collection of the works of artists like Jamini Roy, Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore among others. Also, it hosts many temporary exhibitions featuring some of the best works of contemporary art from across the nation. The site is also a hotspot for theatre along with several other performing arts.

Genesis Art Gallery: Genesis Art Gallery, founded in 1985, is located on the Middleton Street in Kolkata. Over the last two decades, the gallery has emerged as one of the most significant centers of contemporary art in India. It has showcased the works of some celebrated artists such as Ram Kinker Baij, Manik Lal Bandopadhyaya, Suruchi Chand, Sunil Das, Rameshwar Broota, Suhas Roy, Thomas Easley and others.

Galerie 88: Another popular hub for modern and contemporary art, Galerie 88 has hosted hundreds of exhibitions over the years, which includes the international shows in cities like London and Singapore. It has exhibited the works of several renowned artists like Ganesh Pyne, MF Hussain, Paritosh Sen, SG Vasudev and others. Also, the gallery has been doing relentlessly to mentor the local aspiring artists.

Chitrakoot Art Gallery: Chitrakoot Art Gallery is the oldest commercial art gallery in Kolkata city. It was founded as a collective space for modern artists by the renowned Ganesh Pyne, Shyamal Dutta Roy, Amitabh Banerjee and Bikash Bhattacharya. In the early days, it was a favorite spot of the world-famous artist MF Hussain. The gallery complex is home to an art library, a photography exhibit, a restoration department and an art valuation consultancy.

Verandah Art Gallery: Verandah Art Gallery is a boutique style gallery which focuses on exhibiting contemporary artworks in various genres such as realistic, surreal, abstract, figurative and more. Its soul aim is to support the young talented artists to showcase their works to the world. Artists like Subrata Das, Jagannath Paul, Shipra Bhattacharya among others have been associated with this gallery.

The list also includes Experimenter Art Gallery, Aakriti Art Gallery, Akar Prakar Gallery etc.